Nigeria, April 11 -- Nigeria's crude oil production recorded a decline in February 2026, despite a steady rise in gas output and strong financial performance posted within this period.

This is the highlight of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)'s latest monthly report published on Saturday.

The report indicated that crude oil and condensate production fell to 1.51 million barrels per day (mbpd) in February, as against 1.64 mbpd recorded in January, continuing a fluctuating trend observed over the past year.

This fluctuation represents a notable drop from January levels and highlights ongoing volatility in Nigeria's upstream sector.

A review of the graphical presentation of the production data posted, shows that ou...